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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 49 MIN

Crafting Suspenseful Plots & Emotionally Developed Characters with Ande Pliego

from Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer · host Sabrina Thatcher

In this episode of Slaying the Craft, Sabrina Thatcher interviews bestselling author Ande Pliego, discussing her latest book 'The Library After Dark' and the intricacies of writing thrillers. They delve into character development, the role of fairy tales, the challenges of writing a sophomore novel, and the importance of beta readers. Andy shares her unique approach to crafting locked room mysteries and the emotional depth she aims to achieve in her stories, emphasizing the balance between plot and character-driven narratives.

In this episode of Slaying the Craft, Sabrina Thatcher interviews bestselling author Ande Pliego, discussing her latest book 'The Library After Dark' and the intricacies of writing thrillers. They delve into character development, the role of fairy tales, the challenges of writing a sophomore novel, and the importance of beta readers. Andy shares her unique approach to crafting locked room mysteries and the emotional depth she aims to achieve in her stories, emphasizing the balance between plot and character-driven narratives.

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